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CLE 496Y

1983 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,362 mi
Last recorded57,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Citroen Cx45,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLE 496Y
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 56,861 miles

N/S Rear wheel inner arch rusted through but not within 30cms of any mounts

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake has little reserve

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (16%

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (52%

Fail 17 Apr 2020 56,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

N/S Rear wheel inner arch rusted through but not within 30cms of any mounts

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake has little reserve

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (16%

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (52%

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor holed

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension pipes corroded slightly

long ons / chassis corrded not with 30 cm of suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,839 miles

advised oil leak

advised rear brake effort low

advised suspension pipes started to rust

Fail 13 Mar 2015 53,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

advise d oil leak

advised pi[es started to rusty in places

advised rear b rake effort low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,628 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,592 miles

Advise clean up of hydraulic pipes

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,592 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise clean up of hydraulic pipes

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Cx?

Based on 5,742 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,286
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 374
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 301
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 198
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 179
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CLE 496Y is a 1983 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Cx fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLE 496Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Cx typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLE 496Y is a 1983 Citroen Cx, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is CLE 496Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLE 496Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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